Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds up a miniature trophy of the FIFA World Cup gifted by former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV holds a painting gifted to him from a journalist depicting him and the symbolic places he visited in Lebanon during a press conference aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. Pope Leo spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with Robert De Niro in the Vatican on November 7, 2025. The famous two-time Oscar-winning 82-year-old actor is American but proudly of Italian descent. He spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Mayor of Rome. He visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary. He had wanted to conclude his 48-hour visit to Rome with a handshake from the Pope, his fellow countryman. A pontiff who, as many longtime friends from Chicago recall, has always loved going to the movies. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with Robert De Niro in the Vatican on November 7, 2025. The famous two-time Oscar-winning 82-year-old actor is American but proudly of Italian descent. He spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Mayor of Rome. He visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary. He had wanted to conclude his 48-hour visit to Rome with a handshake from the Pope, his fellow countryman. A pontiff who, as many longtime friends from Chicago recall, has always loved going to the movies. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with Robert De Niro in the Vatican on November 7, 2025. The famous two-time Oscar-winning 82-year-old actor is American but proudly of Italian descent. He spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Mayor of Rome. He visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary. He had wanted to conclude his 48-hour visit to Rome with a handshake from the Pope, his fellow countryman. A pontiff who, as many longtime friends from Chicago recall, has always loved going to the movies. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with Robert De Niro in the Vatican on November 7, 2025. The famous two-time Oscar-winning 82-year-old actor is American but proudly of Italian descent. He spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Mayor of Rome. He visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary. He had wanted to conclude his 48-hour visit to Rome with a handshake from the Pope, his fellow countryman. A pontiff who, as many longtime friends from Chicago recall, has always loved going to the movies. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets with Robert De Niro - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with Robert De Niro in the Vatican on November 7, 2025. The famous two-time Oscar-winning 82-year-old actor is American but proudly of Italian descent. He spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Mayor of Rome. He visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary. He had wanted to conclude his 48-hour visit to Rome with a handshake from the Pope, his fellow countryman. A pontiff who, as many longtime friends from Chicago recall, has always loved going to the movies. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Labor Leaders From Chicago - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Labor Leaders From Chicago - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV met with labor leaders from the US city of Chicago, pope’s hometown, for an audience in the Vatican on October 9, 2025, as they make a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee Year of Hope. They gifted ‘Da Pope’ shirt to the pope. Pope Leo XIV encourages labor leaders in their efforts to welcome immigrants and to foster respect for the human dignity of the most vulnerable. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS. COM

Dalai Lama´s throne

Dalai Lama´s throne

02.07.2025, Tartu The Dalai Lama has gifted his sacred throne to Estonian writer and public figure Roy Strider will be on display at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

Dalai Lama´s throne

Dalai Lama´s throne

02.07.2025, Tartu The Dalai Lama has gifted his sacred throne to Estonian writer and public figure Roy Strider will be on display at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

Dalai Lama´s throne

Dalai Lama´s throne

02.07.2025, Tartu The Dalai Lama has gifted his sacred throne to Estonian writer and public figure Roy Strider will be on display at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

Dalai Lama´s throne

Dalai Lama´s throne

02.07.2025, Tartu The Dalai Lama has gifted his sacred throne to Estonian writer and public figure Roy Strider will be on display at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

Dalai Lama´s throne

Dalai Lama´s throne

02.07.2025, Tartu The Dalai Lama has gifted his sacred throne to Estonian writer and public figure Roy Strider will be on display at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

Dalai Lama´s throne

Dalai Lama´s throne

02.07.2025, Tartu The Dalai Lama has gifted his sacred throne to Estonian writer and public figure Roy Strider will be on display at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

G7 Summit - Kananaskis

G7 Summit - Kananaskis

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, spins a soccer ball with beaded Huichol art on it after being gifted it by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, before a meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

G7 Summit - Kananaskis

G7 Summit - Kananaskis

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a soccer ball with beaded Huichol art on it after being gifted it by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, not seen, before a meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

G7 Summit - Kananaskis

G7 Summit - Kananaskis

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a soccer ball with beaded Huichol art on it after being gifted it by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, not seen, before a meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trump holds a helmet gifted to him by the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14, 2025. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trump holds a helmet gifted to him by the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14, 2025. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trump holds a helmet gifted to him by the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14, 2025. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trump holds a helmet gifted to him by the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14, 2025. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trump holds a helmet gifted to him by the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14, 2025. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trump holds a helmet gifted to him by the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14, 2025. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trumpwith the College Football National Champions Ohio State University

President Trump holds a helmet gifted to him by the 2025 College Football National Champions - The Ohio State University as Vice President JD Vance holds the top of the team trophy after he dropped the base on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, April 14, 2025. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

20.03.2025, Tallinn. Prince William arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit. He met with President Alar Karis, Ukrainian students, and members of the public. The Prince met members of the public in Tallinn's Telliskivi district. The Prince was greeted by a large crowd, gifted flowers, and took selfies with those waiting. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

20.03.2025, Tallinn. Prince William arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit. He met with President Alar Karis, Ukrainian students, and members of the public. The Prince met members of the public in Tallinn's Telliskivi district. The Prince was greeted by a large crowd, gifted flowers, and took selfies with those waiting. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

20.03.2025, Tallinn. Prince William arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit. He met with President Alar Karis, Ukrainian students, and members of the public. The Prince met members of the public in Tallinn's Telliskivi district. The Prince was greeted by a large crowd, gifted flowers, and took selfies with those waiting. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

20.03.2025, Tallinn. Prince William arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit. He met with President Alar Karis, Ukrainian students, and members of the public. The Prince met members of the public in Tallinn's Telliskivi district. The Prince was greeted by a large crowd, gifted flowers, and took selfies with those waiting. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

20.03.2025, Tallinn. Prince William arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit. He met with President Alar Karis, Ukrainian students, and members of the public. The Prince met members of the public in Tallinn's Telliskivi district. The Prince was greeted by a large crowd, gifted flowers, and took selfies with those waiting. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

Prince William´s first official visit to Estonia

20.03.2025, Tallinn. Prince William arrived in Estonia for a two-day visit. He met with President Alar Karis, Ukrainian students, and members of the public. The Prince met members of the public in Tallinn's Telliskivi district. The Prince was greeted by a large crowd, gifted flowers, and took selfies with those waiting. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

Trudeau Honours Haida Nation’s Land Title Recognition - Haida Gwaii

Trudeau Honours Haida Nation’s Land Title Recognition - Haida Gwaii

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is gifted a copper shield by Haida Nation President Gaagwiis Jason Alsop during a community gathering to celebrate a land title agreement, in Skidegate, B.C., on Haida Gwaii, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia's northern coast in a historic agreement with the Haida First Nation. The Big Tide Haida Title Lands Agreement affirms that the Haida have Aboriginal title over all of the islands' lands, beds of freshwater bodies, and foreshores to the low-tide mark. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California

President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California

President Joe Biden is gifted an indigenous sash following the signature of a proclamation to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 09 January 2025.

President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California

President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California

President Joe Biden is gifted an indigenous sash following the signature of a proclamation to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 09 January 2025.

President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California

President Biden Establishes Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California

President Joe Biden is gifted an indigenous sash following the signature of a proclamation to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 09 January 2025.

Yousuf Karsh's 1941 Portrait Of Winston Churchill At Hotel - Ottawa

Yousuf Karsh's 1941 Portrait Of Winston Churchill At Hotel - Ottawa

Yousuf Karsh's 1941 portrait of Winston Churchill, which he gifted to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, is seen after being unveiled at the hotel following its theft and return on November 15, 2024 in Ottawa, ONT, Canada. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yousuf Karsh's 1941 Portrait Of Winston Churchill At Hotel - Ottawa

Yousuf Karsh's 1941 Portrait Of Winston Churchill At Hotel - Ottawa

Yousuf Karsh's 1941 portrait of Winston Churchill, which he gifted to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, is seen after being unveiled at the hotel following its theft and return on November 15, 2024 in Ottawa, ONT, Canada. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Endearing Moment Queen Camilla Obliges To Selfie Request From 11-Year-Old Boy

An endearing moment was captured on camera when Queen Camilla grants a boy's request for a selfie. After encouragement from mother Lucy, 11-year-old Charlie Davies gathered up courage and politely asked for a selfie during the queen's walkabout on a visit to a farmers' market in Shrewsbury, Shropshire on Wednesday, March 27. He was gifted with the queen's approval, a smile, and the once in a lifetime shot.

Nigerian President showers national honors on second-place AFCON finishers

STORY: Nigerian President showers national honors on second-place AFCON finishers SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: In a ceremony brimming with national pride, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the Super Eagles, Nigeria's esteemed national football team, at the Presidential Villa. The occasion served as a platform to applaud their commendable run in the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and bestow upon them well-deserved honors. Each member of the team, from players to coaching staff, was awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), recognizing their exceptional efforts and contribution to the nation's sporting glory. Tinubu, in a gesture of appreciation, gifted each individual with a flat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a plot of land. Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, led the Super E

Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis - Vatican

Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis - Vatican

U.S director Martin Scorsese meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican on January 31, 2024. The American film maker has become a regular at the Vatican and a familiar face for the Pope and this time he gifted him with a photo book of his latest film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ which picked up 10 Oscar nominations. The last time he visited Pope Francis was in May of 2023, where he revealed that he will make a film about Jesus. He recently confirmed that he finished the script for this movie, titled ‘A Life of Jesus’ and plans to shoot it later this year. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis - Vatican

Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis - Vatican

U.S director Martin Scorsese meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican on January 31, 2024. The American film maker has become a regular at the Vatican and a familiar face for the Pope and this time he gifted him with a photo book of his latest film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ which picked up 10 Oscar nominations. The last time he visited Pope Francis was in May of 2023, where he revealed that he will make a film about Jesus. He recently confirmed that he finished the script for this movie, titled ‘A Life of Jesus’ and plans to shoot it later this year. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis - Vatican

Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis - Vatican

U.S director Martin Scorsese meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican on January 31, 2024. The American film maker has become a regular at the Vatican and a familiar face for the Pope and this time he gifted him with a photo book of his latest film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ which picked up 10 Oscar nominations. The last time he visited Pope Francis was in May of 2023, where he revealed that he will make a film about Jesus. He recently confirmed that he finished the script for this movie, titled ‘A Life of Jesus’ and plans to shoot it later this year. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231222) -- BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students take a speed skating course at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of speed skating team participate in training at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students experience ice-sleigh under the guidance of teachers at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of ice hockey team participate in training at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of the Miaoergou middle school take a skiing course at a ski resort in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 19, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of speed skating team participate in training at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students experience ice-sleigh at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A teacher guides students to take speed skating course at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-SCHOOL-WINTER SPORTS (CN)

(231221) -- URUMQI, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students experience ice-sleigh at the Shuixigou middle school in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. Shuixigou middle school, a nine-year education school in Urumqi County of Xinjiang, has developed its winter sports education for more than 20 years. Students are provided with elementary ice-skating courses at their lower grades, after which they could choose to take part in the speed skating team, ice hockey team or figure skating team based on individual circumstances. Years of education on winter sports has made it a characteristic subject, with a batch of excellent ice-snow student players standing out from the campus. Based on abundant ice-snow resources and gifted climate conditions, local authorities of Urumqi City have ramped up efforts in promoting winter sports among different schools in recent years. (Xinhua/Li He)